Flight Centre - Real Estate & Lease Administration Manager (Americas) - Toronto, ON

Flight Centre•Ontario, ON

2d•CA$90,000 - CA$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is seeking a commercially driven leader to take ownership of our Americas real estate portfolio as Real Estate & Lease Administration Manager. In this high-impact role, you’ll shape leasing strategy, lead negotiations, and ensure operational excellence across ~43 locations spanning Canada, the US, and Mexico. Partnering with senior leadership, you’ll influence expansion plans and optimize occupancy costs while leading a high-performing team. This is a unique opportunity to directly support growth and transformation across a multi-brand organization.

Requirements

5+ years in commercial real estate, lease administration, or corporate real estate
2+ years in a leadership or senior individual contributor role
Proven experience negotiating commercial leases in Canadian and/or US markets
Experience managing multi-site portfolios in complex or multi-brand organizations
Hands-on experience with lease management systems (ProLease preferred)
Strong understanding of IFRS 16 / ASC 842 lease accounting
Strong financial acumen, including CAM reconciliations and occupancy cost analysis
High attention to detail with strong data management capabilities
Advanced Excel and lease reporting skills
Strong communication and stakeholder influencing skills

Nice To Haves

Retail or multi-location consumer brand experience preferred
Exposure to M&A property due diligence considered an asset

Responsibilities

Own and execute leasing strategy across retail, corporate, and support locations in the Americas
Lead negotiations for new leases, renewals, terminations, assignments, and subleases
Manage lease expiry schedules and proactively drive advantageous timing decisions
Analyze market conditions, competitor footprints, and rental trends to inform portfolio decisions
Identify and deliver occupancy cost savings and portfolio optimization initiatives
Manage relationships with brokers, legal counsel, and real estate advisors
Support M&A activity including property due diligence and lease integration planning
Oversee full lease administration lifecycle including data accuracy and compliance obligations
Administer rent payments, invoice approvals, reconciliations, and landlord communications
Maintain and enhance ProLease as the system of record for lease data and reporting
Produce portfolio reporting including rent rolls, lease expiries, and financial summaries
Partner with Finance on IFRS 16/ASC 842 accounting, accruals, and month-end processes
Lead and develop the Real Estate & Lease Administration team
Build strong stakeholder relationships across brands, finance, legal, and executive leadership
Act as the primary advisor on real estate matters, providing insights and recommendations
Represent FCTG in negotiations with landlords, developers, and external partners
Contribute to regional finance and risk initiatives
Other duties and tasks as assigned
Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive

Benefits

Generous paid time off policy
Travel perks/discounts
Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
National/International Award Nights and Conferences
Group benefits including extended health care, dental and vision, gender affirming care, fertility care
Insurance including life, AD&D, critical illness, long term disability
Employee Assistance Program
RRSP/RPP with matching
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses